A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 1

Bernard Laurence returned to the country, and as his secret lover, Eleanor Shultz was promptly taken to Rosewood Manor.

As per the agreement, she had to be squeaky clean without a trace of perfume or makeup before seeing him.

She followed his preferences to the letter, washing herself up, then putting on a silky nightgown and heading to the bedroom on the second floor.

The man was sitting in front of his computer dealing with work stuff when she entered. He glanced at her.

“Come here.”

His voice was cold and void of emotion, weighing on Eleanor’s heart like a heavy stone.

He was an aloof man prone to mood swings. Fearing his bad temper, Eleanor quickly walked up to him.

Before she could even get settled, Bernard pulled her into his embrace, his long fingers grabbing her chin.

Bending down, he kissed her

ed

lips hard.

Bernard was never one for chit–chat. Making love to her was his only purpose when meeting her.

He may have looked noble, but when it I came to his sexual desire, he wouldn’t let her off easy after being away on business for three months.

As she expected,

She followed the

she woke

was gone

of water trickling in

a tall figure reflected on the

would always leave as soon

different this time?

in bed, silently waiting for the man to appear. After a few minutes, the

from his hair onto his skin; tracing a path down

sense of detachment. He looked good, yet the chilly aura surrounding him made people think twice about approaching.

with a cold stare. “You

perplexed by

her a document. “This contract is terminated ahead of schedule.”

realized the truth:

didn’t

Five

part, but

eventually. But she

was just a

looked up at Bernard as he changed into

half a year left, can’t you wait for a longer

left to live, according to the doctor. She wanted to stay by his side until

silent, his eyes cold and devoid of any hesitation, as if he were disposing of a worn–out object.

prédicament in the face of his silence.

ཁ ཡ ཅ འག གན

had been unable to capture his heart. It was time for her to wake up from this illusion.

“Don’t take it so seriously. I was just joking.” she said. Then, she added, “Actually, I’ve been wanting to leave you